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Top Philadelphia news: Man steals poor box from church; all but one charge dropped for rapper; more

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Published on August 28, 2019
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Here's what you need to know about what's happening in Philadelphia.

Man steals poor box from church

Police say after a man failed in an attempt to take money out of the poor box at St. Dominic’s Church at 504 Frankford Ave., he pulled the box off the wall and placed his jacket over it before walking out.

Read the full story on CBS Philly.

Rapper pleads guilty to single gun charge; other charges dropped

A Philadelphia judge agreed Tuesday morning to let the District Attorney’s Office drop all but one charge against rapper Meek Mill.

Read the full story on Philadelphia Inquirer.

2-alarm fire damages historic West Philly church

The blaze engulfed Greater Bible Way Temple at 52nd and Warren streets.

Read the full story on Philadelphia Inquirer.

Suspects sought in neighborhood vandalism

Investigators are combing through video in hopes of finding the suspects responsible for vandalizing at least three homes in two Philadelphia neighborhoods.

Read the full story on ABC Philadelphia, WPVI.

No charges in shooting case involving MetroPCS employee

After reviewing surveillance video, authorities deemed the shooting to be legally justifiable self-defense. The MetroPCS employee shot and killed a would-be robber on Monday. 

Read the full story on CBS Philadelphia.


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